| 释义 |
eve·ning
\ˈēvniŋ, -nēŋ sometimes ÷-vən-\ noun
(-s)
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ǣfnung, from ǣfnian to grow towards evening (from ǣfen evening) + -ung -ing — more at even
1.
a. : the latter part and close of the day and early part of darkness or night
b. chiefly South & Midland : the time extending roughly from noon to twilight : afternoon
< it was about 3 o'clock in the evening >
c. : the part of the day from noon to midnight — used in the Bible
d. : the period from sunset or from the evening meal to bedtime
2. : the latter portion : the period of decline
< in the evening of life >
< the evening of his country's glory >
3.
a. : the period of an evening's entertainment
< an evening at the theater >
< an evening of bridge >
b. : an evening party : soiree
< their evening became widely known for the distinction and wit of the people assembled — C.A.Dinsmore > |